Real Madrid's Eder Militao and Rodrygo were both forced off in distress after suffering injuries against Osasuna, and the former's looked serious.

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• Rodrygo removed after 20 minutes clutching his thigh
• Militao stretchered off screaming in pain, holding right knee
• Centre-back missed most of last season with ACL injury

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Los Blancos have more injury problems. Two key players – Rodrygo and Militao – were removed from action early in their La Liga clash against Osasuna. Rodrygo was first, going down clutching his heavily-strapped thigh and limping off the pitch.

  Militao followed him, just five minutes after. The centre-back seemed to jar his right knee, and was screaming in pain before being stretchered off. The Brazilian tore his left ACL last year in the opening fixture of the season.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Madrid are already have their injury issues. Right-back Dani Carvajal will miss the season after tearing his ACL last month. Meanwhile, Aurelien Tchouameni and Thibaut Courtois won't be back until early December with respective knocks.

  David Alaba, who sustained a serious knee injury of his own last year, is yet to return to the fray.

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  Los Blancos called on academy defender Raul Asencio to replace Militao. The teenager, making his debut, marked his first appearance with a wonderful lofted assist to Jude Bellingham.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

  Los Blancos led Osasuna 2-0 at half-time despite the injuries. They will hope for encouraging news on their two stars, who will at least have time to be checked over in the upcoming international break.

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